Tie Knot Topper

ABSTRACT

This furnishings product invention create a new category in the furnishings area. This invention allows the user to provide a display of personal freedom to express a message of information in which the user chooses. 
     The unique angle-cut design with the strategically placed Velcro and the stretch material creates a cone-like shape when applied around the tie knot that gives the appearance that it is an original part of the tie and tie knot. When the furnishings product is connected with the Velcro behind that tie knot, the locking strap is applied over top of the tie knot and will keep the furnishings product permanently in place while still allowing the user to adjust the tie without interference. 
     The displayed embroidering associated with the wearable furnishings product helps share a communications channel between the user and the viewer. This furnishings product is safe for any user, quick and easy to apply and remove with no damage to the tie or tie knot. 
     This furnishings product invention is reusable and machine washable.

This nonprovisional patent application incorporates by reference in itsentirety the contents of provisional patent application No. 62/499,370.

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A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains materialthat is subject to copyright protection. This patent document main showsand/or describe matter that is or may become trade dress belonging tothe owner. The copyright owner and the trade dress owner have noobjections to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patentdisclosure as it appears in the Patent and/or Trademark Office patentfiles or records, but other wise reserves all copyrights and trade dressrights whatsoever.

REFERENCE

U.S. Pat. No. 0,357,384 A1 December 2016 Khalid U.S. Pat. No. 0,147,491A1 May 2015 DeBacker U.S. Pat. No. 0,082,900 March 2014 Smith US006070434 A June 2000 Traver

TECHNICAL FIELD

This invention changes the perception of both user and viewer, and addsa change of use of the knot of a necktie.

BACKGROUND

There is an opportunity to use the tie's knot with a cover-wrap tochange the appearance for things such as personalization, advertisement,statement making and design.

The present inventor, who describes fully in his claims, discloses amethod and a way of application that is applied and removed withouthindrance of the necktie or neck wear, and allows a statement or achange of design chosen by the user.

SUMMARY

The present invention adds a designed addition without the appearance ofa added feature with the ease of application and removal. The inventionwill be a parent from the following description.

In general, this furnishings invention, is comprised of stretchmaterial, embroidery and Velcro. In general, in an aspect, the materialis cut into a pattern, which includes, at the top, a locking strap.

In general, in an aspect, embroidery is applied to the front. Ingeneral, in an aspect, Velcro is applied to both front sides and once onthe back of the main body, and the back of the locking strap.

In general, in an aspect, the stretch material remains flexible andretractable to take the shape of the tie knot on which it is applied. Ingeneral, in an aspect, the locking strap keeps the material fixed on itsapplication.

In general, in an aspect, the embroidery may take on different looks anddesigns. In general, in an aspect, the stretch material may be anycolor.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings illustrate the embodiment's of the inventionand, along with the description, serve to explain the principals of theinventions according to its embodiments. The design, will show theparticular embodiment's that are illustrated in the drawings. Thepresent invention is more fully described in the claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

The originality of this invention comes from seeing the United Statesflag worn on the lapel of our politicians and pins worn on jackets andsuch. The thought of making this available on the tie knot became ofinterest to the inventor. By experimenting and finally working out adesign that would create a cone-like shape furnishings product thatwould correctly wrap around the knot of the tie, a clear plastic moldwas made to trace the cone-like design on the material. Then by cuttingalong the lines with scissors, the body of the invention takes itsshape. A punch-like mold will be able to replace the clear plastic moldand the need to cut with scissors.

after experimenting with non-stretch, two-way stretch and four waystretch material, the inventor found that all three materials worked,but the four way stretch material performed the best.

The inventor then experimented with both glued on patches andembroidered patches for the design on the front of the invention. Thatinventor saw that both worked but the embroidery made the design betterin both appearance and stability.

When placing the clear plastic mold on top of the material with theembroidered design in the middle, then tracing the outside of the mold,the design on the material is conceived.

By strategically placing two strips of Velcro on the ends of the top ofthe designed material, and needing only one strip of Velcro on one endof the back of the designed material, with one strip of Velcro on theback of locking strap, the invention became complete. With only onestrip of Velcro on the back, the side without the Velcro is held withone's fingers against the back of the tie knot. This creates animpossibility of any Velcro scratching or snagging the tie knot itselfand allows the invention to complete the wrapping system with theconcealment of all Velcro behind the tie knot.

This invention can be used by anyone who wears a tie. Because of the useof stretch material it will fit any tie knot. With the ability toembroider the design on the front of the invention, the possibilitiesfor use is only limited by the user. Everything from businesses,religions, sports, hobbies, animals, initials and anything onesimagination can't think of, has the ability to fit on the front of theinvention.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

As shown in FIG. 1, the Tie Knot Topper (front). 101 stretch material,102 locking strap 103 Velcro, 104 embroidery.

As shown in FIG. 2, the Tie Knot Topper (back). 201 stretch material,202 locking strap, 203 Velcro.

While described with specific stretch material, it is understood that avariation of materials are possible.

While described with specific Velcro, it is understood that a variationof attaching devices are possible.

well described with specific embroidering, it is understood that a blankfront or a variation of embroidering is possible.

1. A furnishings product for use to change the appearance and enhance ofthe knot of a tie. This furnishings product allows the user to displayany and all expressions in which the user deems allowable. Thisfurnishings product one applied does not hinder the use of bothloosening and tightening the tie in any way or form.
 2. The furnishingsproduct of claim 1 wherein is made up of stretch material, Velcro andembroidering.
 3. The furnishings product of claim 2 wherein has alocking strap on the top with Velcro on the back as part of the designof the stretch material.
 4. The furnishings product of claim 1 whereinhas a wrapping system.
 5. The wrapping system of claim 4 wherein wrapsaround the tie knot and connects in the back with the Velcro.
 6. Thewrapping system of claim 4 wherein conceals the Velcro behind the tieknot.
 7. The wrapping system of claim 4 wherein has a locking strap thatloops over top of the tie knot and keeps the furnishings product fromsliding down.
 8. The locking strap of claim 3 wherein fastens on theVelcro on the furnishings product on the backside of the tie knot. 9.The Velcro on the locking strap of claim 8 is concealed behind the tieknot.